Leavitt Brook — Streams 49.3 Miles S of Chapman Inn
York County, Maine · USGS Limerick Quadrangle · GNIS 569425
Catalogued on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine, Leavitt Brook — a stream — lies 49.3 miles south of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569425, Leavitt Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Limerick quadrangle in York County, Maine (FIPS 23/031). Catalogued in GNIS since 09/30/1980.
Coordinates & physical setting
Leavitt Brook sits at 43.69202° N, 70.76589° W (DMS 43°41′31″ N, 70°45′57″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.74972° N, 70.78028° W (DMS 43°44′59″ N, 70°46′49″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in York County, Maine
York County, ME contains 14 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Leavitt Brook itself. The ones closest to Leavitt Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fenderson Brook | Limerick | 4 mi |
| Black Brook | Limington | 4.6 mi |
| Hamlin Brook | Limington | 5.6 mi |
| Little Ossipee River | Limington | 5.9 mi |
| Horse Pond Brook | Limington | 6.1 mi |
| Pugsley Brook | Cornish | 6.1 mi |
| Merrifield Brook | Cornish | 6.3 mi |
| Pease Brook | Cornish | 6.8 mi |
| Little River | Cornish | 8.1 mi |
| Wedgwood Brook | Cornish | 8.9 mi |
Features on the USGS Limerick Quadrangle
The Limerick 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 16 catalogued natural features alongside Leavitt Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
| Watson Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.6 mi |
| Clark Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Philpot Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.8 mi |
| Sawyer Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 3.7 mi |
| Haley Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 3.8 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 84-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Leavitt Brook — 49.3 miles south as the crow flies, on compass bearing S.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.692°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 49.3 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Leavitt Brook track the nearby Pickerel Pond lake (0.8 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Leavitt Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickerel Pond | Lakes | York County, ME | 0.8 mi |
| Cannon Hill | Summits | York County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Sokokis Lake | Reservoirs | York County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Hoyt Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.1 mi |
| Towle Mountain | Summits | York County, ME | 2.5 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leavitt Brook located?
Leavitt Brook is in York County, Maine, approximately 49.3 miles south of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Limerick topographic quadrangle.
How far is Leavitt Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 49.3 miles south (bearing S) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Leavitt Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Leavitt Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 569425 on the Limerick quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Leavitt Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in York County, Maine?
GNIS lists 13 other streams in York County, Maine.